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Thank you to historian Todd Baptista for providing the following: Talmadge E. (“Tommy”) Gough, age 74, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 at his residence in Flint, Michigan. Tommy was an original member of the Crests, who recorded “Sixteen Candles”, “Step by Step”, “The Angels Listened In” and “Trouble in Paradise” among others. Services: FamilyRead Full Article Here

Kathie Lee‘s 61st birthday is today, but her big surprise gift came on Friday on live TV when her old friend Neil Sedaka serenaded her with a custom-reboot of his big hit “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen.” Co-host Hoda Kotb blind-folded her partner in crime (and wine) and led her to a studio where SedakaRead Full Article Here

Jay & The Americans come to the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, MI, joined by their friends The Shades of Blue. Presented in association with Scotty Productions. Tickets on sale soon.

The Duprees come to the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Michigan on July 18, 2015. With special guests The Shades of Blue. Presented in association with Scotty Productions. Tickets on sale soon.

The stars of the sixties come to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on February 19, 2015… Jay and The Americans (“This Magic Moment”, “Come a Little Bit Closer”, “Cara Mia”, “Only in America”, “Walkin’ in the Rain”, “Let’s Lock the Door”) The original lead singer of The Buckinghams, Dennis Tufano (“Kind Of A Drag”, “Don’tRead Full Article Here

Lenny Cocco has issued a clarification of the litigation surrounding the trademark and right to use the name The Chimes, the group he has led since 1959. The Chimes, with Cocco, on lead, had two hits in the early 60’s with the old standards “Once in a While” and “I’m in the Mood for Love”.Read Full Article Here

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BOOK REVIEW: “HUSHABYE: THE MYSTICS, THE MUSIC AND THE MOB”, Al Contrera, Balboa Press, 2018 www.balboapress.com. Todd Baptista Through the years, I’ve spoken to dozens of rhythm’n’blues, doo wop, and first generation rock’n’roll performers who related their plans for an autobiography. With a few notable exceptions, Jimmy McGowan of the Four Fellows coming immediately toRead Full Article Here

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In a time when the artists of the 1950’s and 1960’s are producing less new music than ever, Kid Kyle has picked up the baton and released a brand new CD, filled mainly with doo wopp standards. The disc kicks off with Anthony & The Sophomores’ “Play Those Oldies Mr. DJ” and the romp continuesRead Full Article Here